'Magellan' review — A mesmeric piece of counter-history
In Lav Diaz's eyes, the "first" voyage around the world is picturesque, hypnotic, and...well, false. And he's come to correct it.
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'Kontrabida Academy' review — Law of the oppressor
Chris Martinez's new comedy thinks Filipinos' obsession with teleseryes isn't just an escape. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy.
'Some Nights I Feel Like Walking' review — Body of work
Petersen Vargas’ new film finds the aching beauty in found kinship and brotherhood.
Death's backlog runs in 'Final Destination: Bloodlines'
Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky’s new ‘Final Destination’ film stokes the fire of an otherwise dimming franchise.
'Sinners' shows big fangtasia
Ryan Coogler's singular take on the vampire genre melds together discordant elements into sinful but fascinating harmonies.
'No Other Land' makes a plea against looking away
A singular documentary too painful to be fiction and too real to be overlooked.
'Perfect Days' is an ode to empathy
Wim Wenders' film breathes life into the monotony of routine, transforming the mundane into something deeply personal.
'Kampon': Under prying eyes
King Palisoc’s horror film about surveillance feels at odds with itself.